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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 08, 2013
Filed:
Dec. 08, 2009
Michael L. Kociba, Hartland, MI (US);
Richard B. Jess, Haslett, MI (US);
Zhong LI, Novi, MI (US);
Jeffrey M. Kaiser, Highland, MI (US);
Michael Livshiz, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Michael L. Kociba, Hartland, MI (US);
Richard B. Jess, Haslett, MI (US);
Zhong Li, Novi, MI (US);
Jeffrey M. Kaiser, Highland, MI (US);
Michael Livshiz, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Abstract
A method of operating an engine of a vehicle includes generating a first torque request. The method includes generating a second torque request that is greater than and based on the first torque request, increasing a torque output of the engine based on the second torque request at a first rate and during a first period, and increasing the torque output of the engine based on the first torque request at a second rate and during a second period. The first period is distinct from and before the second period, and the first rate is greater than the second rate.